apartness
Translation
separateness, isolation, detachment
Examples
He felt a sense of apartness from the group.
He felt a sense of separateness from the group.
The island's apartness contributed to its unique culture.
The island's isolation contributed to its unique culture.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the state of being separate or isolated He felt a sense of apartness from the group.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separateness, isolation, detachment; Antonyms: togetherness, connection
Etymology
From the word 'apart' + the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of the state of being 'apart'. The suffix '-ness' turns the adverb 'apart' into a noun, just as 'sad' becomes 'sadness'.